A working delegation of the Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee led by its Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Toan on June 11 inspected the progress of a project to build the Mo Muong Cultural Heritage Conservation Space linked to tourism services in Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and other officials inspect the progress of a project to build the Mo Muong Cultural Heritage Conservation Space linked to tourism services in Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district.
The project was approved by the provincial People’s Council under Resolution No. 455/NQ-HDND, dated May 11, 2021. It covers 36.02 hectares and has a total investment of 50 billion VND (1.9 million USD) funded by the provincial budget for the 2021–2025 period. The main components include But Temple, the entrance gate, the square, and the peak area of Coi Mountain.
Work started on the project on January 8, 2025, but construction has not begun due to incomplete site clearance. The Cao Phong district People’s Committee has directed relevant units to develop compensation and support plans in accordance with regulations for the 26 affected households. Over 13 billion VND of the capital, equivalent to 28.18%, has been disbursed.
Regarding resettlement, the district People’s Committee has approved the investment policy on building a 4,500 sq. The resettlement area in Hop Phong commune is to accommodate the affected households. The district board for project management and land fund development, assigned to implement the construction, is facing difficulties related to procedures for making and appraising the detailed 1/500 scale plan. During the inspection, many recommendations were proposed to address difficulties and accelerate project implementation.
Toan emphasised that the project is not only important for preserving the traditional Mo Muong culture but also serves as a driving force for socio-economic development through tourism. It is expected to help honour the identity of the Muong ethnic culture and introduce the image of Hoa Binh to friends both domestically and internationally.
However, the progress now remains slow, and many problems still need to be solved, he pointed out, urging relevant departments, localities, and construction units to raise their sense of responsibility and focus intensely on removing obstacles, especially site clearance-related ones. Communications should be strengthened to win public support for the project, while supervision and flexible management must be ensured to implement the project on schedule.
The official directed the Cao Phong administration to establish a working group to closely coordinate with the communal authorities to address outstanding problems, and urged consulting and construction units to prepare sufficient human and material resources to implement the project immediately after site clearance is completed. At the same time, the building of the resettlement area must be accelerated to ensure the rights of relocated residents, stabilise their lives, and effectively serve the project implementation.
Phong Phu commune, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province, is widely regarded as the cultural heartland of the Muong ethnic group. Among its many traditional communities, Luy Ai hamlet (formerly Ai hamlet) stands out as a rare location where the customs and way of life of the Muong Bi people remain largely intact.
The Truong Kha temple festival, a distinctive cultural event held every three years in Vu Ban township, Lac Son district, returned recently with vibrant rituals and folk traditions of the Muong people. Located next to the Buoi River in the Muong Trao fields, the Truong Kha Temple is dedicated to the three Kun Dol deities, revered for teaching farming techniques, irrigation, weaving, and protecting the harvest.
The demand for spaces serving community activities of residents in various areas across Hoa Binh city has been satisfied as local cultural houses now feature modern, spacious facilities thanks to the effective implementation of Resolution No. 49/NQ-HDND issued on December 28, 2021 by the city People's Council, which approved the plan for reorganising, converting, and allocating land for the construction, repair, and expansion of cultural houses in Hoa Binh’s villages and residential areas until 2025.
At the end of May, the Hoa Binh Provincial Ethnic Arts Troupe organized a series of performances for residents in Region 2 and Region 3 communes across the province. Bringing art to ethnic communities in remote, isolated, and especially disadvantaged areas has become a meaningful activity. These are not merely artistic performances but also journeys to disseminate cultural values, enrich spiritual life, and contribute to preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minorities.
In recent years, alongside the development of a tourism-oriented economy, the traditional brocade weaving craft of the Mong people in Pa Co Commune, Mai Chau district has been gradually preserved and promoted. It has become a unique indigenous cultural feature, contributing to improving the livelihoods of the ethnic minority community.
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